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E & E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar,
100 N. Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs,
(727) 585-6399. This seafood-oriented
steakhouse has a beautiful sparkling
waterfall and emits an aura of relaxation
and intimacy. It is famous for its beef, and
great care is taken to select the choicest
seafood and Prime beef. They have an
excellent wine list, full bar and now offer
a “small plate” selection on the menu. It
is part of the “Three Best Chefs” group
with Guppy’s and Mystic Fish. There
is alfresco dining on the patio. Takeout
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sat 4 PM-10 PM,
Sun 4 PM-9 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Forlini’s Restaurant,
435 Mandalay Ave. N., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-1111. Forlini’s is a local favorite
with a true family tradition of serving
authentic Italian cuisine and fine wine since
1981. Homemade Lasagna and Gnocchi are
just a few of the pasta favorites. Specialties
include Lobster Sinatra, Honey Lemon
Salmon, Osso Buco and Veal. All entrées are
served with fresh bread, baked in house,
and soup or salad. Award Winning Wine
List & Full Bar available. Open Tues-Sun 5
PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W.
Fountain Grille Restaurant,
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N.
Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-1161, ext. 7825. The innovative
contemporary cuisine served here features
fresh ingredients and the flavors of the
Mediterranean. The newly updated and
expanded menus will tempt your palate.
They have full bar service and are open to
the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
They also offer an elegant Sunday Brunch.
Dine either indoors or out. Open daily 7
AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe,
41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-3607. At this quaint location,
you’ll find many of Frenchy’s original menu
items, like the smoked fish spread, seafood
gumbo, boiled shrimp and Greek salad. In
fact, their grouper sandwich made its debut
here and continues to set the standard for
all others. Since its doors first opened in
1981, the quality, ambience and charm have
remained, making it a continual favorite
among the locals. They also serve fresh
stone crabs. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $,
X, W.
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Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill,
466 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 286-6139. This open-air Key Weststyle
restaurant on the way to Dunedin’s
Honeymoon Island has a large Tiki Bar
and features live music every day. It is the
newest Frenchy’s and the only one that is
not on Clearwater Beach; but they serve all
the items that have made Frenchy’s famous,
from fresh Grouper Sandwiches to She Crab
Soup. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, W.
4th St. Location Only
• Specializing in
Northern Italian Style Cuisine
• Candlelit Atmosphere
• Family Owned/Operated-1967
• Open for lunch at 11:30 Tues-Fri (4th St.)
• Neighborhood Delivery
VISIT ANY OF OUR THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
5901 4th St. N., St. Petersburg • 727-526-2400
105 Treasure Island Cswy., Treasure Island • 727-360-6905
4399 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach • 727-363-3344
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